Searching Google and other Search Engines: STM

This workshop will outline effective searching techniques when using Google, and also demonstrate a range of other search engines, particularly academic search engines. It will focus on resources and search examples in STM.

Objectives

To conduct effective and planned searching of Google

To explore type-specific search engines

To locate quality websites

Content

How to conduct effective and planned searching of Google using advanced search options and limits

Use of other Google services such as Google Books, Google Scholar and Google Arts & Culture